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Ellie Carr-Smith is an artist specialising in bespoke rug tufting, creating unique, hand-tufted rugs, cushions, and artworks. Her designs are sold through interior design commissions, independent galleries, and her own online shop. In addition to her creative work, Ellie also runs rug tufting workshops across the UK, sharing her expertise with those eager to learn the craft. Whether you're looking for a custom piece or interested in learning the art of rug tufting yourself, Ellie offers a range of services tailored to your needs. For inquiries or to explore available products and workshops, click the relevant link or get in touch for more details.
Tufting Workshops
Want to give Rug Tufting a go?
Join one of our dynamic workshops and design your very own rug tufted artwork, which can be turned into a cushion, mini rug or wall hanging. We'll guide you through the essentials of using a tufting machine and get you tufting in no time!
Workshops available to book, are listed below...
Workshop Dates
Tufting Workshops at
other locations with Ellie
Rug Tufting Workshops in the Cotswold
At Larkswold, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0YF
(full-day workshop including lunch, cake, cushion insert)
Upcoming Dates...
- Saturday 7th March 2026 10-4pm
Available to book through https://www.larkswold.com/service-page/rug-tufting-cushion-or-art-piece
📞0800 999 1914
📧 hello@larkswold.com
Tufting Workshop in Stroud
At Victoria Works Studios, London Road, Chalford, Stroud, GL6 8HN
Upcoming Dates...
- Sunday 25th January 2026 - Sold Out
Private Workshops
If you would like to enquire about private party tufting workshops
email elliecarrsmith.studio@gmail.com to discuss your perfect tufting event!
If you have any trouble booking, reach out to us at the same email and we’ll help you through it.
BACKGROUND
Ellie Carr-Smith is an interdisciplinary Textile Designer, with Creative Design, Textile Print Production and Social Media Marketing experience.
In 2021 she graduated The Royal College of Art with an MA in Textiles and in 2017 gained a BA (Hons) in Product Design from The University of Edinburgh.
Ellie has exhibited her work around the UK, Design Exhibition Scotland, New Designers, BreezeFair and Edinburgh Playzone. While studying at the Royal College of Art, Ellie was awarded the Zoffany Visual Arts Award 2021, for her conscious approach to materials and inspiring art and design making methodologies.
Some of her latest independent work can be found on Instagram @elliecarrsmith
Portfolio Projects
